Suburban Chicago schools switch to remote learning due to COVID-19
“I was mad. I personally don’t like being online. I wish we were in-person. I feel like I learn better that way,” senior Jenna Hall said.
“I was mad. I personally don’t like being online. I wish we were in-person. I feel like I learn better that way,” senior Jenna Hall said.
Cook County vaccination requirement: Proof of vaccine now required at many Cook County businesses
Cook County's vaccine requirement is officially in effect.
Cook County's vaccine requirement is officially in effect.
Several suburban schools go remote due to COVID-19 surge
Lincoln-Way families in New Lenox did not find out until Monday morning that the rest of the week would be remote.
Lincoln-Way families in New Lenox did not find out until Monday morning that the rest of the week would be remote.
Can you catch Covid twice? Doctor explains likelihood of double covid infection
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
"Just because you get one strain of the virus doesn't mean can't get another one," Dr. Shajahan said. "If you had Covid, you might think you're good but keep in mind this virus is still around and if it’s around, it can still continue to mutate."
Hospitals postpone elective surgeries as COVID surge continues
Many hospitals are postponing elective surgeries at the request of Gov. Pritzker as COVID cases continue to surge throughout the state.
Many hospitals are postponing elective surgeries at the request of Gov. Pritzker as COVID cases continue to surge throughout the state.
Chicago Teachers Union to vote on returning to remote learning
The district said that schools were cleaned over the winter break, but the teacher's union is apparently considering going against the district and returning to remote learning.
The district said that schools were cleaned over the winter break, but the teacher's union is apparently considering going against the district and returning to remote learning.
Several suburban Chicago schools go remote due to COVID-19
Several suburban Chicago schools are going remote because of COVID-19.
Several suburban Chicago schools are going remote because of COVID-19.
COVID-19 hits ‘The View’ after co-hosts test positive over holiday hiatus
The talk show revealed co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin tested positive for COVID-19 while other co-hosts said the illness also interrupted their winter break.
The talk show revealed co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin tested positive for COVID-19 while other co-hosts said the illness also interrupted their winter break.
Advocate Aurora says COVID inpatient caseload has quadrupled in 60 days to 1,491 currently
The Chief Nursing Officer said that 92% of the COVID-19 inpatients have either not been vaccinated, have only gotten their first dose, or are due for a booster. The other 8% are immunocompromised or have underlying conditions.
The Chief Nursing Officer said that 92% of the COVID-19 inpatients have either not been vaccinated, have only gotten their first dose, or are due for a booster. The other 8% are immunocompromised or have underlying conditions.
Thousands of Cook County businesses now required to ask for proof of vaccination
"The main thing Is that we are concerned about our children... having kids growing up in a world where basically they are seeing segregation. One group of people allowed in places and another group not being allowed. And we think that could have damaging psychological consequences," said a woman who did not give her name.
"The main thing Is that we are concerned about our children... having kids growing up in a world where basically they are seeing segregation. One group of people allowed in places and another group not being allowed. And we think that could have damaging psychological consequences," said a woman who did not give her name.
Chicago-area school district handing out COVID tests, requiring students to test negative before return
In a letter from Superintendent Dr. Blondean Y. Davis posted online, the district said that rapid antigen COVID tests will be available for students to pick up on January 5 and 6 at their schools. The tests should be taken on Sunday, January 9.
In a letter from Superintendent Dr. Blondean Y. Davis posted online, the district said that rapid antigen COVID tests will be available for students to pick up on January 5 and 6 at their schools. The tests should be taken on Sunday, January 9.
Owner of Manny's Deli reacts to city requiring diners to show proof of vaccination: 'We are going to do our best'
Dan Raskin, owner of Manny's Deli breaks, talks about how the city's proof of vaccination mandate will impact his business.
Dan Raskin, owner of Manny's Deli breaks, talks about how the city's proof of vaccination mandate will impact his business.
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
CPS students return to classrooms Monday after winter break
Students at Chicago Public Schools returned to classrooms Monday after a winter break that saw COVID cases surge across the city.
Students at Chicago Public Schools returned to classrooms Monday after a winter break that saw COVID cases surge across the city.
How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.
Proof of vaccination required at Chicago & Cook County bars, restaurants and gyms starting Monday
The new rules apply to everyone who is 5-years-old and up, though you are allowed to pop in and pick up takeout without a vaccination card if you're inside for less than ten minutes.
The new rules apply to everyone who is 5-years-old and up, though you are allowed to pop in and pick up takeout without a vaccination card if you're inside for less than ten minutes.
Suburban school district cancels January 3 classes because of COVID
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
In an alert sent to parents on January 2, District 300 Superintendent Susan Harkin said that staff would spend Monday trying to figure out how the latest surge in COVID cases will impact staffing and student attendance.
Chicago Fraternal Order of Police union president John Catanzara says he has COVID, symptoms are mild
“Yours truly with the vaccination got COVID,” he said. "Came down with COVID Thursday night apparently Friday morning after testing negative in the morning I tested positive like 20 hours later. This vaccine is not a vaccine. It is a COVID treatment at best. Far too many people are getting the virus for it to be called a vaccine. That needs to stop."
“Yours truly with the vaccination got COVID,” he said. "Came down with COVID Thursday night apparently Friday morning after testing negative in the morning I tested positive like 20 hours later. This vaccine is not a vaccine. It is a COVID treatment at best. Far too many people are getting the virus for it to be called a vaccine. That needs to stop."
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has COVID, says he's vaccinated and symptoms are mild
“The vaccines work and will remain a military medical requirement for our workforce," Austin said.
“The vaccines work and will remain a military medical requirement for our workforce," Austin said.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.